1977 Nissan Violet vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Violet | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Violet | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
